South American Wildlife

Hummingbird guide: species facts and where to see

A whale shark swimming in Sogod bay, Southern Leyte, Philippines. © Steve De Neef/VW Pics/Universal Images Group/Getty

Whale shark guide: what they eat, where they’re found and why they’re endangered

Overall 1st place and Birds of Galapagos 1st place: Nazca boobies on Española island. © Leighton Lum/Galapagos Conservation Trust

Galapagos Conservation Trust Photography Competition 2021

An Amazon river dolphin in Brazil. © Mike Lane/Getty

River dolphin guide: where they live, the threats they face, and what is being done to save them

Rufous motmots on the Panama fruit feeder cam. © Cornell Lab Bird Cams

The best wildlife livestreams to watch around the world

Dr Patricia Medici. © Liana John/Whitley Awards 2020

Meet The Scientist

Conserving lowland tapirs in Brazil

Leon Moore in Guyana. © Sander Groen

Verifying bird records in Guyana

Birdwatchers

Global Bird Weekend: when it is, and how to take part

Collared cougar in a tree © Steve Winter/Panthera

Cougar guide: how to identify, diet and habitat

Two young lion cubs. © Jochen Van de Perre/Getty

Big cat guide: how to identify each species and where to see

A habituated giant otter in Guyana. © Danita Delimont/Getty

Virtual travel guide to Guyana: wildlife to spot and best places to visit

Flamingoes

Flamingo guide: how to identify each species and where to see

Sea lion - Becky Douglas

Galápagos sea lion guide: species facts, and why they’re endangered

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Jaguars under threat from palm oil expansion

Jaguar, Panthera onca, Brazil

Victims of Amazon fires include 500 jaguars